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enRave Report: Supporters Groups plan end-of-year basheshttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2013/12/04/rave-report-supporters-groups-plan-end-year-bashes
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Fans will celebrate the 2013 season, questions still come in for the Annual Business Meeting and two Sounders U-23 players are up for college soccer's biggest award.</strong><p>With the Sounders FC Annual Business Meeting on Monday, the end-of-year festivities will just be getting started as the club's biggest supporters groups will both have their annual bashes to celebrate the past year. </p>
<p>First, the Emerald City Supporters will hold the 2013 Let&rsquo;s Go Mental End of Season Party at Fred Wildlife Refuge in Seattle on December 14 from 7:30 pm-2 am.</p>
<p>At the 21-and-over party, ECS leadership will review the year and present awards, including the Jon Glyer Memorial ECS Player of the Year winner &ndash; an award that ECS Co-President Greg Mockos described as representative of the fighting spirit and passion more than statistics. Prior winners were Kasey Keller in 2009, Osvaldo Alonso in 2010, Mauro Rosales in 2011 and Michael Gspurning in 2012.</p>
<p>Additionally, as is customary at many ECS events, there is an element of charity as well as Royal Femmes and Armed Service Group will be collecting Toys for Tots at the event.</p>
<p>Tickets are the ECS event are available at <a href="http://www.WeAreECS.com" shape="rect">www.WeAreECS.com</a>.</p>
<p>For the All-Ages crowd, Gorilla FC will have its annual End of Year Party and fundraising event on December 19 at the Fisher Pavilion ice skating rink at the Seattle Center at 8 pm.</p>
<p>There will be music from Seattle artist Daniel G. Harmann, food from local food truck Off The Rez and drinks from Big Al&rsquo;s Brewing and Dick&rsquo;s Brewing, as well as Bellingham&rsquo;s Masquerade Wine Company &hellip; and, of course, ice skating.</p>
<p>Gorilla FC will also present the 2013 GFC Big John Award during the party, previously won by Keller in 2011 and Gspurning in 2012.</p>
<p>Tickets for the Gorilla FC event are available at <a href="http://www.gorillafc.com" shape="rect">www.gorillafc.com</a>.</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">BUSINESS MEETING STILL TAKING QUESTIONS</p>
<p>The Alliance Council continues to pour through the questions being submitted by Sounders FC Alliance Members in preparations for the Annual Business Meeting on Monday.</p>
<p>Joe Roth and Drew Carey will offer opening remarks at the meeting, along with business addresses from other members of the front office. General Manager Adrian Hanauer and President Peter McLoughlin will both provide updates on the team and organization, and there will also be an update from the Alliance Council. Then a representative from Council will relay questions to the panel of Roth, Hanauer, Carey and the rest of the front office. </p>
<p>Alliance Members can submit questions by clicking the link in e-mails sent to each member.</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">TWO U-23s NAMED HERMANN TROPHY SEMIFINALISTS</p>
<p>College soccer&rsquo;s player of the year award is down to its 15 semifinalists and two players from the Sounders FC U-23s are among those on the list.</p>
<p>University of Washington defender Taylor Peay and Akron midfielder Aodhan Quinn are both up for 2013 MAC Hermann Trophy, which will be presented during a January banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.</p>
<p>Peay has anchored the UW defense and kept the Huskies alive in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, adding six goals on the season, including a hat trick in a 4-1 win over Santa Clara on September 3.</p>
<p>Quinn was the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year after posting seven goals and one assist, putting him second on the Zips in goals scored, including goals in three straight matches in the MAC Tournament and NCAA Tournament.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2013">2013</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/emerald-city-supporters">Emerald City Supporters</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/gorilla-fc">Gorilla FC</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/ncaa">NCAA</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/pdl">PDL</a></div></div></div>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:24:00 +0000Anonymous5703 at http://www.soundersfc.comVote for the 2014 Season Ticket scarfhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2013/08/26/vote-2014-season-ticket-scarf
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong></strong><p>Over 230 scarves were submitted and considered for the 2014 Sounders FC Season Ticket Holder scarf and now we are down to the final five designs.</p>
<p>One year after season ticket holders voted on designs presented by the club, Democracy in Sports has expanded to now include design submissions from fans themselves. Led by the Alliance Council, those initial submissions were dwindled down to five and now are available for voting online.</p>
<p>Voting closes on Sept. 3 at 5 pm Pacific and the winner will be announced on Sept. 4.</p>
<p>To vote, visit <a href="http://www.soundersfc.com/scarfvote" shape="rect">www.soundersfc.com/scarfvote</a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/votes">Votes</a></div></div></div>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:34:00 +0000Anonymous4844 at http://www.soundersfc.comEnd of Year Business Meeting all about supportershttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2012/12/11/end-year-business-meeting-all-about-supporters
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Thursday night’s Seattle Sounders FC Alliance meeting will offer insight into the thought processes of ownership, a recap of what the Alliance Council does and an opportunity to commune with fans and supporters of the team.</strong><p>Back in 2009 the End of Year meeting was more like a FanFest event. For 2010 under encouragement on the Alliance Council it became more like a stock holders meeting. That decision was made in large part due to the Council putting forward that the idea that the members of the Sounders FC Alliance are stakeholders in the club. In 2011 the Alliance Council actually planned the meeting. They&rsquo;ve done so again in 2012.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s kind of odd writing about the Sounders FC Annual Meeting. I was on the stage during the Q&amp;A session for 2011. I helped push for the change in format back in 2010. Just a few months ago I served alongside the current Council who planned this year&rsquo;s event.</p>
<p>But that&rsquo;s also part of what makes the Alliance End of Year meeting special. It is designed to help give the fans more access to the team&rsquo;s thoughts about why they do what they do. It is an element of Democracy in Sports that is becoming a key tradition for everyone affiliated with the organization. The Council, the Alliance membership and the team work together to create this club. Thursday&rsquo;s meeting is a clear representation of that (WaMu Theater doors open at 6:30 pm with the formal event starting at 7 pm).</p>
<p>Last year saw Drew Carey use Skype to participate remotely, but the rest of the ownership group was onstage. Players signed autographs prior to the start of the formal meeting. Adrian Hanauer recapped the season from a player/personnel standpoint. Representatives of the business side of things talked about what they are doing to build the team off the field. The Council recapped what they&rsquo;ve done over the years.</p>
<p>The Alliance Council is again taking <strong><a href="http://www.soundersfc.com/Forms/2012/2012-Business-Meeting.aspx" target="_blank">submissions for the Q&amp;A session</a></strong>. Last year those were filtered by popularity to be <strong><a href="http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2011/12-december/additional-business-questions.aspx" target="_blank">addressed</a></strong> in at the meeting (by members of Council, ownership and other front office staff), and the rest were answered online as well. Some of those questions help increase the influence of the Council and broader Alliance on team decisions in 2012.</p>
<p>All of the above will continue.</p>
<p>But 2012 offers more. Alliance members selected their scarf for 2013 and they will find out which of the options won. Even more significantly the results of the referendum on Adrian Hanauer&rsquo;s time as General Manager will be revealed.</p>
<p>The Sounders FC Annual Business Meeting is a symbol of participation and empowerment. There will be the opportunity to vote for future Alliance Council members, to see the trophies held by the team, to learn more about the Council, to meet fellow fans and interact with the various supporters groups.</p>
<p>I&rsquo;ll be at the 2012 End of Year Meeting. Covering the team as I&rsquo;ve done for several years combined with my time on the Alliance Council I may not learn much besides the results of the two votes being revealed. I will still be there. I will be there because this is something in America that is uniquely Sounders. It is by the fans, for the fans and yet backed by the team. Hundreds, if not thousands will be present.</p>
<p>In the end, the Sounders FC Annual Meeting is about those that choose to participate in this team and make it the unique American football club it is.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2012">2012</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/adrian-hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/drew-carey">Drew Carey</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/joe-roth">Joe Roth</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/seattle">Seattle</a></div></div></div>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:05:00 +0000Anonymous3379 at http://www.soundersfc.comSounders FC Alliance Members To Pick 2013 Scarfhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2012/09/26/sounders-fc-alliance-members-pick-2013-scarf
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Prior to the upcoming GM Retention vote Sounders FC Alliance Members will get to pick which scarf all will wear in 2013. It is an idea that grew out of the Alliance Council and became reality just this year.</strong><p>You get the feeling it&rsquo;s an election year? I&rsquo;m not talking about in America, but this Sounders nation is getting its vote on. In the past few days <a href="http://www.soundersfc.com/alliance/alliance.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>Sounders FC Alliance</strong></a> Members received emails to prepare them to <a href="http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2012/09-september/gm-vote.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>vote retain General Manager Adrian Hanauer or show a lack of confidence</strong></a> in his abilities that would result in finding a new GM as well as an email to vote for the 2013 season ticket scarf. While the first vote originates in Drew Carey&rsquo;s original idea for Democracy in Sports, the second is a concept coming from the Alliance Council.</p>
<p>Council Member Dan Roe initiated the process to select the scarf. The original idea was for a fan design contest, but for 2013 it is a vote between four scarves. Roe thinks it is a good beginning, &ldquo;this came close to achieving my original goal. Although we are not quite there with Alliance members submitting designs, we will still have a chance to voice our opinions on what the scarf should look like next year. The Alliance Council will continue to work with the Front Office to accept fan submittals for the 2014 scarf.&rdquo;</p>
<p>This process started because it is something a group of fans wanted and convinced others it would be possible. After Council passed a resolution Dan worked with the team to find a way to act on the decision. It all came out from the fans to the club.</p>
<p>&ldquo;A scarf design vote would not have happened in 2013 without the input of the Alliance Council &ndash; or without the overarching Democracy in Sports philosophy,&rdquo; Relayed Sounders FC Director of Business Relations Bart Wiley via email. Wiley is also the liaison Alliance Council. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a unique philosophy and one that we adhere to. &ldquo;</p>
<p>What will the impact be of having tens of thousands of scarves? &ldquo;There will be 30,000+ reminders out there that we as Alliance Members have a say in what the club does,&rdquo; Roe emailed. &ldquo;I hope this vote will get members even more active in the Alliance and generate more great ideas as we further democracy in sports.&rdquo;</p>
<p>It is a relatively small vote, but it is a vote. It is influenced by people who normally don&rsquo;t have influence. &nbsp;<a href="https://eballot4.votenet.com/seattlesoccer/login.cfm" target="_blank"><strong>You get to pick which of four scarves</strong></a> will be in the season ticket package for 2013. The next vote is a bigger deal.</p>
<p>Wiley says, &ldquo;First a scarf vote, then onto the GM Vote which will begin on Oct 7th. &nbsp;When Drew Carey mentioned a membership model for the first time in 2008, these are the types of votes we envisioned &ndash; where our season ticket members have an active say in what happens with club affairs.&rdquo;</p>
<p>It is a part of what makes you and us and them Sounders. It is our community participating in the club. A club that empowers you to have a voice.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2012">2012</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div></div></div>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:54:00 +0000Anonymous3456 at http://www.soundersfc.comVote for Alliance Councilhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2012/06/28/vote-alliance-council
<div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Alliance now accepting nominations for Alliance Council</strong>
<p>There are currently 20 members on the Sounders FC Alliance Council.</p>
<p>That number will undoubtedly grow in the coming weeks, as voting opened Wednesday to elect new members to the group that acts as a liaison between the Sounders FC Alliance members and the ownership group.</p>
<p>“It’s the most direct way that a motivated fan has of providing direct input into the club,” said Alliance Council president Paul Cox.</p>
<p>This year’s Council will have a much broader spectrum, as this is the first year that the Alliance has been able to implement new voting rules that allow one vote per designated seat, whereas in previous seasons votes were limited to one per season ticket account holder.</p>
<p>Each Alliance member needs 25 votes to earn a seat on the Council. Once on the Council, members can attend monthly meetings where they discuss the issues that are important to the fans.</p>
<p>“It will broaden the base of the Alliance Council and allow for more voices to be heard,” Cox said. “The more people who are on the Council, the more people who can give a thumbs up or thumbs down on issues.”</p>
<p>A select number of Council members will also be chosen by ownership to serve on the Sounders FC Advisory Board – a board made up of ownership, technical staff, corporate partners, and members of the soccer community. Advisory board meetings will take place on a quarterly basis with the annual meeting serving as the 4th quarter Advisory Board meeting.</p>
<p>Voting has another added wrinkle this year, as it is also the first year that the Alliance will have an opportunity to vote on the fate of General Manager Adrian Hanauer, who has overseen a club that has become the first team in over 40 years to win three straight US Open Cup titles and the first MLS expansion team to reach the playoffs in their first three seasons.</p>
<p>However, the Council’s voting opportunities will extend well beyond those topics.</p>
<p>“The Council feels any issues for the entire fanbase can be put on the fall ballot,” Cox said. “We have been able to give feedback – it’s an opportunity for the entire Alliance to have their voice heard.”</p>
<p>To vote and for more information, <a href="~/link.aspx?_id=3CA318CE271E4DFD8CEA52E828CDCCDA&amp;_z=z"><strong>click here</strong></a>. To vote now <a href="https://eballot4.votenet.com/seattlesoccer/login.cfm"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/votes">Votes</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div></div></div>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:14:00 +0000Anonymous2924 at http://www.soundersfc.comAdditional Business meeting questions and answershttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2011/12/22/additional-business-meeting-questions-and-answers
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Answers to questions that were not addressed during the annual business meeting on December 13, 2011</strong>
<p>Fans were invited to submit questions to the Alliance Council to put before the Sounders FC front office for the 2011 annual business meeting. The Council selected the questions to ask. Due to time constraints, some of the questions were not addressed so responses are provided below. </p>
<p>To read a recap from the December 13th meeting <a href="~/link.aspx?_id=66C2CF31D64C410D95AB675BAEFEE108&amp;_z=z"><strong>click here</strong></a>, to re-watch the meeting in its entirety <a href="~/media/C461FFCC778F4681B25E8727C14638FE.ashx"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">Front Office related Questions</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can we have more in stadium replays? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team will evaluate the opportunity to increase in-stadium replays while remaining faithful to league rules and staying true to the goal to provide uninterrupted live action.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What is the plan for the new Field Turf? How often will it need to be replaced? What about grass in the future? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The new FieldTurf will be installed in February, weather permitting, and will be ready for the March 7 CONCACAF Champions League match.</p>
<p>The FieldTurf Revolution system is built with the Revolution fiber and is the result of innovative science, engineering and technology that will provide a playing surface that features a soft and strong monofilament fiber. A proprietary fiber polymer formulation resists splitting and degradation and includes an industry leading ultraviolet inhibitor technology. A state-of-the-art extrusion process provides intricate concave and ridged construction to eliminate breaking points in each fiber blade. Specially sized cryogenic rubber particles and washed silica sand granules are layered, in a patented installation process, surrounding the Revolution fibers. This provides player safety and outstanding durability and longevity. The FieldTurf system is the only turf product in the world with independent long-term and real-life safety data backing up its claims.</p>
<p>At present time, a grass field is not a viable solution due to installation and maintenance challenges; however, the team will continue to research and monitor new technologies as they become available. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. When will the Sounders app be released on Android? How do we make suggestions for tech improvements? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC launched their first mobile app for iPhone in early April. The app was recognized by Seattle Weekly as "Best Sports/Fitness App" and FWA Featured App. The Windows Phone app was released by the team in late October The next platform to be developed for will be for the Android OS. For more information and to suggest additional platforms visit <a href="~/link.aspx?_id=8E3EA441328142429C3C552DA0ED857F&amp;_z=z"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Who makes the sizing decisions on merchandise, i.e., lack of third kit for females, small blankets, etc. </strong>
</p>
<p>A. adidas is the official apparel company of MLS and determines sizing on merchandise. adidas did select the Sounders FC to feature both women's and children's alternate kits, the only MLS team. The team will continue to work with adidas to ensure a wide-range of merchandise is available.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. I sit in a section where I'm not happy. How do I move? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Please contact your ticket representative and they will be happy to review alternate seating locations.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. If shale is the secondary kit why is it not the second most worn kit? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Rave Green is the Sounders FC primary kit. The team preference is to wear the rave green kit in every league match, home and on the road. The shale kit is now the secondary kit and will be worn when the rave green is in color conflict or if the rave green color is similar to the home team's primary kit. </p>
<p>Similar to previous seasons, the third kit will be worn for Champions League, U.S. Open Cup and friendly matches in order to differentiate these competitions from a MLS league match.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Will Seattle ever have a soccer specific stadium? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. CenturyLink Field is a world-class sports facility that was built with soccer in mind. The team is extremely happy with their relationship with the Seahawks and CenturyLink Field. In addition, CenturyLink Field provides the flexibility to host international matches with a capacity of 67,000. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What does the team do to connect with the Hispanic community? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The local Hispanic community is very important to the Sounders FC. The team created a position for a full-time international outreach coordinator to help the club connect with all the international communities in the region. The international outreach coordinator hosts Hispanic officials at matches and serves as a liaison to the Sounders FC Spanish-speaking players to attend events and promotions in the community. </p>
<p>The club's website is also available in Spanish and most games are broadcast on Spanish radio, with several games carried by local Spanish television. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can we get a higher profile radio station to carry play-by-play? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team is extremely happy with current media partners.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What are the Sounders doing to support women's soccer? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC continue to establish themselves as an integral part of the community. The team anticipates the opportunity to take on more soccer-related projects in the region. A partial list of those projects include the following: women's soccer, increase the number of playing fields, increase the number of youth playing soccer, more diversity among youth soccer participants, broader reach and diversity in youth soccer, programs for disabled soccer players and the development of elite players. </p>
<p>This past year the Sounders FC partnered with the Sounders women's team to help promote the W-League Final at Starfire by providing promotional messaging on stadium video boards and during radio and TV broadcasts.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the team release an annual DVD? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC will certainly evaluate the opportunity to release an annual DVD if there is strong interest from fans.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the east side advertising boards be moved back from the field so fans can see the touchline? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The LED boards are positioned in the specific location due to league regulations. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Is the team moving to paperless tickets? Can I opt for paper based season tickets? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team is currently evaluating ticket options and will keep fans informed on the progress.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Capacity is expanding again this year, how are sales going? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC season ticket members are renewing at 92%. As of today, the team has sold 1,000 new seats.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Will the Sounders Reserves play games against the PDL teams this year? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Additional games for the reserve team, outside of the MLS Reserve League, will be determined by team management and the coaching staff at a later date. Once the schedule is finalized the team will announce the matches open to the public.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the team stream Reserve League games? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. It is possible in the future but as of right now streaming is not cost effective nor has there been strong interest from fans.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Where is the team putting revenue besides player costs? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC are committed to maintaining the standards of a world class soccer organization which includes a top-flight staff, training facilities, stadium, marketing and promotion, etc. This commitment will result in a higher quality product prepared to compete for championships every year. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Who sets concessions prices and why are they so high? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team in partnership with Levy Restaurants, the stadium concessionaire, continually review pricing for all in-stadium food and beverage options.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the team have a beer garden in the North Lot? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC provided a beer garden in the North Lot for one game in 2011 and are evaluating the feasibility of a beer garden for a few matches in 2012. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Does the team have a discount ticket program for schools or youth teams? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Yes. There are group prices available and the ticketing team is happy to work with all youth teams and groups.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the club advertise Champions League games more? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team spent significant resources to fund a large advertising campaign for the Champions League games in 2011 which resulted in four of the top 10 CCL crowds at CenturyLink Field. The Sounders FC will continue to educate fans about the tournament in preparation for the CCL quarterfinal against Mexico's Santos Laguna on March 7, the official kickoff to the 2012 season. <strong></strong></p>
<p>
<strong>Q. How does the team balance supply/demand in order to maintain ticket prices and still increase attendance? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC strategically open seating based on demand. In 2009, additional seats were added in the south bowl. In 2010, seats were added in the upper level loge seating and in 2012; seats will be available in the Hawks Nest.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Why isn't soccer stats provided live in the stadium? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team is working on the technology to meet this request.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What is the team doing to increase local TV ratings? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC television ratings continue to improve each season. The team will continue to work with local TV partners to ensure maximization of advertising and promotions. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Why doesn't the team produce a match specific program? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC will produce a match day program in 2012. In past years, the league provided a quarterly publication to distribute at all MLS home matches. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the tarps not have opposing team's players on them? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. All the artwork featuring the player silhouettes for the upper bowl tarps were due in the summer of 2008, well in advance of the 2009 MLS draft and the Sounders FC roster being set. The team continues to evaluate production costs, artwork and installation of all in-stadium signage.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. How do I submit my team to be the pre-game youth escorts? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Xbox 360 and the Sounders FC have partnered with area Boys &amp; Girls Clubs to create the "Xbox Dream Team". Xbox host's 50 children from Boys &amp; Girls Clubs throughout King County to attend each Sounders FC match throughout the season. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can there be healthy food options? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Levy Restaurants has added fit-friendly, nutritious offerings at CenturyLink Field. Options include: Vegetable Chop Salad, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Vegetable Cup with Hummus, and Fruit.</p>
<p>Levy Restaurants also offers a portable cart on the main concourse dedicated to freshly prepared, gluten-free sports favorites that any fan can enjoy. Fan favorites and snack offerings include: Hot Dogs, Chili Cheese Dogs, Nachos, Red Bridge Beer, Gluten-Free Carmel &amp; Cheddar Popcorn Mix, Eden Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Eden Organic Berry Mix, Larabars, NuGO Free Dark Chocolate Bar, Skittles, and gluten-free gummy bears. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can there be higher quality local beers? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC have partnered with Redhook Ale Brewery to provide craft beer at CenturyLink Field.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. When does the relationship with Ticketmaster end? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Ticketmaster is the Sounders FC ticket vendor. The team is committed to ensuring the fan's buying experience is as pleasant and efficient as possible.</p>
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</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">Player/Personnel related Questions</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. LA and New York spend money on high profile players, why doesn't Seattle do this? Where is all the revenue going? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC are committed to building a championship team every season not only on the field, but as a great corporate citizen, an organization in which the entire State of Washington will be extremely proud. The Sounders FC are also committed to running a healthy business that can be maintained for generations to come. </p>
<p>On the team side, the Sounders FC are one of the few teams that spend money on transfer fees for young players, which have been in the range of multiple millions of dollars. On the business side, resources are allocated to coaching and scouting, training and sports sciences, medical services, facilities and youth system. As a result, the operating costs are higher than other teams but the end result is a higher quality product prepared to compete for championships every year. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. How will we replace James Riley on and off the field? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC take great pride in all their players and will continue to scout the globe to find the best players. </p>
<p>The Sounders FC have a number of players who are very active in the community. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Who makes the decisions on players protected in the expansion draft? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Personnel decisions are made by the general manager, technical director, coaches and front office.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Will Steve Zakuani and O'Brian White be ready for the start of the season? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team is very hopeful both Steve and O'Brian will be ready for the 2012 season. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What benefits are there to playing for the Sounders that are not salary-related? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC have a great ownership group, experienced coaching staff, an exuberant fan base, quality training facilities and a great location in the Pacific Northwest, all of which are benefits to playing for Sounders FC. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can we get a weekly radio show with Sigi, similar to those with Seahawks/Husky coaches? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Coach Schmid did have a weekly segment with Bill Swartz on KIRO radio.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">major League soccer related Questions </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What can the league do to protect star players from injury? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The league continues to work with U.S. Soccer to improve officiating in MLS games. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Why are Timbers local TV games blacked out on Match Day Live? Can MDL carry both sets of announcers? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Timbers matches are blacked out on Match Day Live because they are broadcast locally by ROOT Sports.<strong> </strong></p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Why was the higher seed forced to play a midweek game? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Several factors affect the playoff schedule, including stadium conflicts and the overall playoff structure. MLS works with its televisions partners to come up with the best possible schedule.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">Alliance/Council related Questions</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can we vote on a Sounders name for the Hawks Nest? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Renaming the Hawks Nest is a possibility. We are currently working with our sponsor to determine how they would like to move forward. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. How do I designate family members/friends in my other seats as members of the Alliance? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Please contact your ticket representative and they will be happy to help assist. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Do you foresee the team eventually hiring someone from Council to a staff position? Should there be a gap in service to maintain integrity and independence of the Council? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Programs and staffing needs are evaluated after each season. If additional staffing is needed, the goal is to always hire the most qualified individual. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the Alliance recognize the best media outlet? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The Sounders FC are very pleased with all their media partners. </p>
<p>
</p>
<p class="incontentheadline">Questions submitted via Twitter during the business meeting</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the team create more front office job opportunities for young professionals? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. All Sounders FC jobs are posted on the team's website.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the team bring back the glitter machines?</strong> </p>
<p>A. In consultation with the Pioneer Square Neighborhood Association, the Sounders FC found other options to create a similar effect and substantially decrease, if not eliminate, floating confetti outside the stadium. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Will there be any Cascadia gear in team stores?</strong> </p>
<p>A. The Pro Shop offered a Cascadia t-shirt in 2011. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Is there any way to make the CONCACAF game on March 7 part of the season ticket package?</strong> </p>
<p>A. 2012 season ticket packages were already on sale when the match was confirmed through CONCACAF but it is something the team will keep in mind for future years.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Can the team ban vuvuzelas from entering CenturyLink Field?</strong> </p>
<p>A. The use of vuvuzelas has been stopped at CenturyLink Field due to fan feedback.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. If the team can't provide U.S. Open Cup tickets at Starfire to season ticket holders, would the team commit to televising those games?</strong> </p>
<p>A. The team has provided a live stream on the website for most of the U.S. Open Cup matches and plans to continue this service in the future.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. What is the progress with expanding Starfire Sports Complex? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. The team has had a few conversations in past couple of years but there is nothing planned to date.</p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Is there concern that adidas is allowing Portland to have more say in uniform design than the Sounders or other MLS clubs? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. adidas is a league sponsor and work with each team individually. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. In terms of alliance council votes, what is the reason for the current rule: one vote per season ticket account versus one vote for each season ticket? </strong>
</p>
<p>A. Council is currently reviewing this policy. </p>
<p>
<strong>Q. Original season ticket holders get a discount on their tickets. Do you have plans to extend that to other longtime ticket holders?</strong> </p>
<p>A. There are no current plans. The team is committed to ensure all Sounders FC season ticket holders feel they are receiving value.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>A recap of the 2011 Sounders FC Alliance Business Meeting.</strong>
<p>Tuesday evening at the WaMu Theater, the Sounders FC held their Alliance Business Meeting to update Members about the club’s progress in 2011 and the view for the future in 2012 and beyond. Before the presentation started, Members were directed to stations at the back of the Theater where they could vote for Alliance Council members.</p>
<p>After a brief introduction from Alliance Council member Tom Challinor, Drew Carey joined the procession via Skype from his home in Los Angeles. He was unable to attend due to a recent shoulder surgery, but was as exuberant as ever in presenting a short season-recap video.</p>
<p>
<strong>Joe Roth, Owner</strong>
</p>
<p>Majority owner Joe Roth took the stage first and looked out over the crowd of over 800 people with an eye toward expanding the year-end event to even greater heights.</p>
<p>“I’d like to figure out a way to get more season ticket holders here. We have 32 or 33,000 passionate fans and I’d love to see them all get involved,” he said. “This is much more than just a soccer team. It’s become a real part of the community.”</p>
<p>Roth went on to relay a message from NBA Commissioner David Stern – whose name drew jeers from many in the crowd. Stern told Roth, “The Seattle Sounders are the most successful expansion team in the history of the United States.”</p>
<p>In just three years, the club has become the biggest draw in Major League Soccer, doubling the attendance figures of the next highest club. They have also reached the playoffs in all three MLS seasons and won the US Open Cup in all three years – both unprecedented feats.</p>
<p>Additionally, with their berth in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals beginning March 7 against Santos Laguna, they are just six matches away from becoming the first MLS club to play for the FIFA Club World Cup.</p>
<p>However, as Roth pointed out, professional sports is a business of ups and downs.</p>
<p>“It is moments. The moments are fantastic as watching Kasey Keller making that unbelievable quartet of saves – still one of the great moments I’ve seen in goalkeeping,” Roth said. “And it’s the moments of watching Brian Mullan destroy Steve Zakuani’s leg. One thinks what the season could have been like with Steve Zakuani.”<br />In the end, though, it came down to a playoff meeting with Real Salt Lake and the Sounders fell behind 3-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium, highlighting what Roth called “a fantastic season with one bad game.”</p>
<p>The next topic for Roth was the goal of the club.</p>
<p>“Our job is not to be the most profitable team and not to be a team that’s in the middle of the pack,” he said. “We want desperately to win the MLS Cup. We want desperately to have our youth players from the U18 and U16 move up and play with us. We want to be pillars in the community.”</p>
<p>Finally, Roth gave a peak into the window of the club’s philosophy on building the roster.</p>
<p>“For me, the most important thing is not to have a shot in the dark where you make three people you pay 20 million dollars each to and have the everybody else make far less than that and have dissention and problems,” he said. “My job is to make sure we have a great organization with a great group of talented people in it so that every year we can be consistent and consistently get better. Certainly this third year, we had our best year overall.”</p>
<p>
<strong>McKenzie Clark, Council Member</strong>
</p>
<p>Next, Council member McKenzie Clark reported on the proceedings with the Alliance Council – a group of 22 season ticket holders who were voted to the Council by 25 fellow season ticket holders.</p>
<p>After detailing the year’s meetings, Clark gave an overview of the three resolutions passed by the Council.<br />1. We want the front office to actively pursue the biggest allotment possible for supporters and non-supporters alike in the games in Portland and Vancouver. Every season, every game in every competition. <br />2. The front office shall not introduce any noise in an attempt to impact the atmosphere. Examples given were the Soundwave band playing during the run of play and the orca noise that sounds during corner kicks.<br />3. The club shall host a competition wherein people submit designs for the Season Ticket Holder scarf that is included in season ticket packages. The hope is that this resolution can be in effect prior to release of the 2013 season tickets.</p>
<p>Additionally, the Constitution and Charter were ratified by a vote of Alliance members.</p>
<p>
<strong>Gary Wright, Sr. Vice President of Business Operations</strong>
</p>
<p>Sounders FC Sr. Vice President of Business Operations Gary Wright highlighted the successes and awards of the Sounders FC on the business side – from the successful sales of suites and tickets to the tremendous merchandise and corporate sponsorship efforts.</p>
<p>Additionally, he highlighted some of the business goals for 2012.<br />1. First, to get as many people into the stands on March 7, 2012, to help the club against Santos Laguna in the first quarterfinal game of the Champions League.<br />2. New turf will be installed before the first match on March 7. Wright also noted that the club would like to play on grass, but the studies show that grass is not feasible and while they continue to study that feasibility year-after-year to find a solution.<br />3. Opening up the “Hawks Nest” in the north end of the stadium, which will increase the “decibel level” in the stadium.</p>
<p>
<strong>Adrian Hanauer, Owner/General Manager</strong>
</p>
<p>Lastly, owner/GM Adrian Hanauer took to the microphone, starting by commenting on the three US Open Cup trophies in the far corner of the room, lamenting the lack of an MLS Cup trophy to join them.</p>
<p>“The one thing that I’m truly sorry about is that there is not an MLS Cup trophy there, yet,” Hanauer said. ”Mark my word, one day soon for one of these meetings there will be an MLS Cup trophy there. We’re going to get there.”</p>
<p>Upon announcing the team in 2008, Hanauer recalls talking about an aggressive, attack-minded, goal-scoring team. Three years later, Hanauer said he is happy with the progress toward that goal as the Sounders led the league in scoring.</p>
<p>He went on to mention the nine players who left the Sounders after the 2011 season, but assured those on hand that the club has a plan in place for 2012. Parts of that plan has already been set in place with the additions of goalkeeper Michael Gspurning and defender Marc Burch and the retention of midfielder Mauro Rosales.</p>
<p>Regarding the right back position, Hanauer said the club is “actively in conversations on multiple fronts” and the Sounders will have a “very, very good solution at right back by the time the season starts.”</p>
<p>Additionally, he said the club is in conversations with a midfielder and a forward and that signing one or both of them could happen in the not-too-distant future.</p>
<p>The transfer market isn’t the only area the club is looking to for reinforcements though. The club will hold their College Combine this weekend in Las Vegas and will also hold a Caribbean Combine in Trinidad.</p>
<p>Because of limitations by the salary cap, clubs have to look to other means to gain competitive advantages. One of those is youth development, where the Sounders have gotten tremendous early results from the Academy teams. Seven players from the U18 and U16 were called into US National Team training camps and 15 graduating U18 players earned college scholarships. All of those graduating players remain property of the Sounders through the Homegrown Player mechanism.</p>
<p>The second element is sports science, where fitness coach Dave Tenney has been on the cutting edge of advancements in the field since joining the club in 2009. He went on to detail the technologies used by the club to gauge fitness, fatigue and performance in the players. Hanauer noted a 3-0-1 stretch over 10 days that saw the Sounders travel over 9,000 miles to win two MLS matches, clinch a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal and win their third straight US Open Cup title.</p>
<p>The meeting then progressed to a concluding Q&amp;A portion.</p>
<p></p><td>Watch the full replay of the Business Meeting <a mce_href="http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2011/12-December/111214-Council-Meeting.aspx?autoPlay=true#videoplayer" href="http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2011/12-December/111214-Council-Meeting.aspx?autoPlay=true#videoplayer">Here</a></td></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2011">2011</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/adrian-hanauer">Adrian Hanauer</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/drew-carey">Drew Carey</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/joe-roth">Joe Roth</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div></div></div>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +0000Anonymous2398 at http://www.soundersfc.comDemocracy In Actionhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2011/11/28/democracy-action
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>After months of work, the Alliance took a dramatic step forward in Democracy in Sports on Monday.</strong>
<p>When Drew Carey joined the ownership group of the Sounders FC, he envisioned a democratic system among the club’s fans that would allow them to participate in some of the decisions made by the organization.</p>
<p>The Sounders FC and their supporters took a dramatic step forward for Democracy In Sports on Monday when the Alliance released their Constitution to be ratified by the Alliance members online.</p>
<p>The Constitution provides groundwork for the advancement of Democracy within the club and was a long work in progress that was set in motion when Paul Cox, Greg Roth and Dave Clark began meeting in January. That group quickly grew to a ten-person sub-committee that met throughout the year to put together the final product that was released on Monday.</p>
<p>“There are many who would’ve liked this done sooner,” Cox said. “But I think that the slow and steady process will make for a better product. It’s a big opportunity.”</p>
<p>The Constitution outlines membership eligibility, the voting process and the Officers of the Alliance, among other things that dictate how the Alliance will operate and govern itself.</p>
<p>“We didn’t know the formula,” said Director of Business Development Bart Wiley. “We have been learning along with the Council and those 22 people will help shape what the club will do.”</p>
<p>Meanwhile the Charter contains items the club will allow the Alliance to influence.</p>
<p>“Fans have a voice that can be heard by Joe Roth, who then can present firm data to the league office,” Cox said.</p>
<p>That voice is hardly limited to the vocal supporter groups that are so prominently heard on match days, either. </p>
<p>“What’s important is that everybody had a voice at the table, from the supporter groups to the soccer moms. It really does provide a common voice for the whole soccer community,” Cox explained. “You can see it in the documents. It was always on people’s minds to make sure that everyone’s needs are met without hurting someone else.”</p>
<p>For more on the voting process click <a href="~/link.aspx?_id=89E54ED3F36F472F970695AE68CF4DFB&amp;_z=z">here</a>.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/2011">2011</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div></div></div>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:57:00 +0000Anonymous2308 at http://www.soundersfc.comMembership Constitution & Charter up for approvalhttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2011/11/28/membership-constitution-charter-approval
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>Alliance Council drafts statutes to bring ‘Democracy in Sports’ to life</strong>
<p>
<strong>RENTON, Wash.</strong> - The Seattle Sounders FC and Alliance Council, comprised of Sounders FC member representatives, have approved a constitution and charter and now invite all season-ticket holders and Alliance members to submit a vote to approve. </p>
<p></p>
<strong>Links:</strong> <a href="~/link.aspx?_id=F4B669663CA444FA82E0219EB3F84E43&amp;_z=z"><strong>Overview</strong></a> |
<a href="~/link.aspx?_id=57F4993D85EA47768C208860C2242ECF&amp;_z=z">
<strong>Full Constitution</strong>
</a>
<strong> | </strong>
<a href="~/link.aspx?_id=F864C1E0153E40E28629B9913379EE40&amp;_z=z">
<strong>Full Charter</strong>
</a>
<strong> | </strong>
<strong>
<a href="http://eballot.votenet.com/SeattleSoccer/login.cfm" target="_blank">Secure Voting Page</a>
</strong>
<p></p>
<p>The online voting will begin on Monday, November 28 at 3 p.m. (PT) and conclude on Monday, December 12 at 11:59 p.m. (PT). Similar to previous votes, there is one vote per season-ticket account.</p>
<p>The charter and constitution will be ratified if approved by at least a two-thirds majority of all legal votes cast by Alliance members.</p>
<p>The Alliance Council and representatives from the front office recognized the need for a governing document that outlines the rights, responsibilities and powers of the fans, the organization, the community, and the relationships between one another. The Alliance Council drafted the documentation which has been approved by the organization.</p>
<p>
<strong>Highlights from the Sounders FC Alliance Constitution include:</strong>
</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>An annual business meeting for the Alliance to provide feedback to the club; </li>
<li>Opportunity to commend or critique Club through member resolutions; </li>
<li>Recognition of Supporters Groups as unique partner in the club's success; </li>
<li>Greater transparency in Alliance Council activities; </li>
<li>Bylaws that govern Alliance operations.</li>
</ul>
<p>
<strong>Highlights from the Sounders FC Alliance Charter include: </strong>
</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>The right to decide on the retention of the Club's General Manager via an Alliance-wide vote as scheduled by the Club, but not sooner than every four years; </li>
<li>The right to decide, via methods determined by the Alliance, two of the Club's charitable partners annually; </li>
<li>The right to decide, via methods determined by the Alliance, matters regarding game-day experience; </li>
<li>The right to decide other matters that primarily affect the fans' and supporters' game-day experience.</li>
</ul>
<p>Membership in the Alliance is complimentary for season ticket holders, and non-season ticket holders can join the association for an annual fee of $125. Members receive voting privileges, a pin for years of membership, a membership card, discount at the team shop, information on matters relating to the association and the team, and an invitation to the annual meeting and season review highlight film premier. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/votes">Votes</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div></div></div>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:17:00 +0000Anonymous2310 at http://www.soundersfc.comCouncil Updatehttp://www.soundersfc.com/post/2010/01/20/council-update
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><strong>The inaugural Sounders FC council has made several important decisions about the 2010 council.</strong>
<p>Drew Carey’s dream of a season ticket holder membership having a direct say in club affairs came true when the Sounders Alliance was born in late 2008.</p>
<p>Season ticket holders who wanted to become more involved could then find 25 other account holders to vote them onto Council. 2009 saw 11 Council members elected.</p>
<p>Those Council members were involved with monthly conference calls, helped plan the Supporters Summit associated with MLS Cup, and worked tirelessly to engage the front office on business, stadium and team affairs. </p>
<p>With a year under our belt and after numerous discussions, the following changes were proposed and adopted by current Council members and Sounders FC ownership.</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>The 11 current Council members will serve a 2nd term ending in November of 2010</li>
<li>Newly elected Council members will serve two year terms</li>
<li>One vote per season ticket holder account will continue</li>
<li>2010 voting will not be reset meaning 2009 voting tallies will continue into 2010</li>
<ul type="circle">
<li>After the 2010 season, Council voting will be reset</li>
<li>Council members elected in 2010 will continue to serve into 2011 as per the newly adopted two year term distinction</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p>We encourage season ticket holders interested in participating in monthly conference calls, who want to sit down twice a year with ownership, and who want to report on the pulse of the Alliance to continue to pursue Council.</p>
<p>Start your campaign now – voting starts soon!</p>
<p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.soundersfc.com/Alliance/Council/About.aspx">http://www.soundersfc.com/Alliance/Council/About.aspx</a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-post-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/topics/alliance-council">Alliance Council</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/topics/sounders-fc-alliance">Sounders FC Alliance</a></div></div></div>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:16:00 +0000Anonymous681 at http://www.soundersfc.com